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Peninsula Pines Apartments
842-858 Antoinette LnSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown South San Francisco Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $1,800 (12 Rentals)
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225 Aspen Ave
South San FranciscoCA94080
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849 W Orange AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community
1101 National AveSan Bruno, CA 94066
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Gatewood Village
500 King DrDaly City, CA 94015
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34 Visitacion AveBrisbane, CA 94005
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Skycrest Apartments
750-754 Glenview DrSan Bruno, CA 94066
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Pacific Bay Vistas Apartments
2 Pacific Bay CirSan Bruno, CA 94066
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Downtown South San Francisco, South San Francisco, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown South San Francisco?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown South San Francisco Studio Apartments | $2,604 | $1,897 | $4,167 |
| Downtown South San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,374 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown South San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,232 | $2,737 | $9,719 |
| Downtown South San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,891 | $3,600 | $5,410 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown South San Francisco Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown South San Francisco area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Peninsula Pines Apartments priced from $1,897. Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,135. Here are the most affordable Downtown South San Francisco apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Beach Pine | Studio,1BA | $1,897 |
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,135 |
| Gatewood Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,140 |
| NEWLY REMODELED Apartment in Brisbane | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown South San Francisco, CA
As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown South San Francisco area is the $4.77 price per square foot Gateway Model at Nine88 Apartments in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $4,820. The second greatest value Downtown South San Francisco apartment is the Sweeney Ridge Premier Model at Pacific Bay Vistas Apartments starting at $3,797 with a $4.53 price per square foot in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown South San Francisco apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nine88 Apartments | Gateway | 2BR,2BA | $4.77 |
| Pacific Bay Vistas Apartments | Sweeney Ridge Premier | 2BR,2BA | $4.53 |
| Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Torrey Pine | 2BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| South City Station | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
| Skycrest Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Bell South City | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $5.04 |
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Gatewood Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.84 |
| NEWLY REMODELED Apartment in Brisbane | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $5.63 |
Getting Around the Downtown South San Francisco Neighborhood in South San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown South San Francisco Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown South San Francisco Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown South San Francisco Apartment is $2,135 at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown South San Francisco Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown South San Francisco is starting from $2,737 at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community.
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